About Funerals In Islam
In Islam the funeral process is the duty and responsibility of every local Muslim community.
It is an obligatory act for at least 1 member of the community to perform this duty (referred to as Fard-e-kifaya - an obligation which if performed by 1 member of the community, then the entire community absolved from the responsibility, and if not then the entire community is sinful & accountable for this omission.
In Queensland this role has been shared between the local mosque and the Funeral Director.
Muslim Funeral Services Ltd (MFS) was established in 2010 to fulfil the role of a Muslim Funeral Director within the Brisbane and Gold Coast communities, and we are the only Muslim Funeral Director in Queensland, Australia.
We are happy to provide any advice & assistance for funerals even outside Brisbane or the Gold Coast areas.
Muslims bury the deceased as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours.
The process involves three essential steps:
All the deceased Muslims are buried and there is no cremation. There is no need for embalming usually.
Important note for the Nursing Home, Hospital or Doctor regarding the "Cause of Death" certificate.
Kindly note that the Funeral for Muslims takes place as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours after death.
Therefore there is some urgency in ensuring that the "Cause of Death Certificate" be available as soon as possible.
Your understanding and assistance in fulfilling this important rite will be highly appreciated.
It is preferable not to have a post mortem performed unless absolutely essential for medico-legal purposes.
The information on our site is to provide a general overview of Muslim Funerals and the services available through Muslim Funeral Services Ltd.
We are happy to provide further detailed information to you, your committee, to Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Emergency Services, Ambulance, Police or other Funeral Directors about Islamic Burial rites and rituals.
Kindly feel free to contact us at any time.
It is an obligatory act for at least 1 member of the community to perform this duty (referred to as Fard-e-kifaya - an obligation which if performed by 1 member of the community, then the entire community absolved from the responsibility, and if not then the entire community is sinful & accountable for this omission.
In Queensland this role has been shared between the local mosque and the Funeral Director.
Muslim Funeral Services Ltd (MFS) was established in 2010 to fulfil the role of a Muslim Funeral Director within the Brisbane and Gold Coast communities, and we are the only Muslim Funeral Director in Queensland, Australia.
We are happy to provide any advice & assistance for funerals even outside Brisbane or the Gold Coast areas.
Muslims bury the deceased as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours.
The process involves three essential steps:
- Washing & Shrouding the body
- The Funeral Prayer
- The Burial Process
All the deceased Muslims are buried and there is no cremation. There is no need for embalming usually.
Important note for the Nursing Home, Hospital or Doctor regarding the "Cause of Death" certificate.
Kindly note that the Funeral for Muslims takes place as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours after death.
Therefore there is some urgency in ensuring that the "Cause of Death Certificate" be available as soon as possible.
Your understanding and assistance in fulfilling this important rite will be highly appreciated.
It is preferable not to have a post mortem performed unless absolutely essential for medico-legal purposes.
The information on our site is to provide a general overview of Muslim Funerals and the services available through Muslim Funeral Services Ltd.
We are happy to provide further detailed information to you, your committee, to Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Emergency Services, Ambulance, Police or other Funeral Directors about Islamic Burial rites and rituals.
Kindly feel free to contact us at any time.
Please note all burials at Mt Gravatt take place in the new section from August 2016. Best access from University side of cemetery.
Mt Gravatt Cemetery
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MT Gravatt Cemetery
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Mt Gravatt Cemetery Map
" A Muslim has five rights upon other Muslims: responding to his salam, answering his invitation (to food), making Tashmeet when he sneezes, visiting him when he is sick, and following his Janazah when he dies." (Bukhari and Muslim).
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